Flesh Will Surrender (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1947, Flesh Will Surrender is a drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Giovanni used to be a humble, mild-mannered government clerk whose life was turned upside down when he met Giulio, a notorious forger who at once set about manipulating the over-confident man. Giovanni did what he should never have done: he associated himself with the crook. Giulio soon laid hands on Giovanni's money, ruined his career and manhandled him into marrying his own mistress, the beautiful Ginevra. It was of course an unhappy marriage but Giovanni found a little solace when his son Ciro was born. Seven years later though, Wanzer resurfaced...
Who’s in it. Flesh Will Surrender stars Roldano Lupi as Giulio Wanzer, Aldo Fabrizi as Giovanni Episcopo, Yvonne Sanson as Ginevra Canale and Ave Ninchi as Emilia Canale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Flesh Will Surrender has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flesh Will Surrender page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flesh Will Surrender tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flesh Will Surrender (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flesh Will Surrender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flesh Will Surrender worth watching?
- Flesh Will Surrender holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flesh Will Surrender?
- Flesh Will Surrender stars Roldano Lupi, Aldo Fabrizi, Yvonne Sanson, Ave Ninchi and Alberto Sordi.
- When was Flesh Will Surrender released?
- Flesh Will Surrender was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.